Serving 485 students in grades 6-12, Vassar Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 485 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vassar Senior High School's student population of 485 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
485 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Vassar Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vassar Senior High School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2509 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
8%
9%
Black
3%
18%
White
86%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vassar Senior High School's ranking?
Vassar Senior High School is ranked #2509 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Vassar Senior High School often compared to?
Vassar Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Reese High School, Millington High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vassar Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Vassar Senior High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Vassar Senior High School?
485 students attend Vassar Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Vassar Senior High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vassar Senior High School?
Vassar Senior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Vassar Senior High School offer ?
Vassar Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Vassar Senior High School part of?
Vassar Senior High School is part of Vassar Public Schools School District.
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